Restoration

Then Jacob said to Joseph, “I never thought I would see your face again, but now God has let me see your children, too!” – Genesis 48:11

I’ve always loved the story of Joseph. He is one of my favorites.

Often, I have put myself in his sandals wondering if my behavior would be similar to his given the same circumstance.

Let’s be clear: I am quite positive it would not be.

Today, I put myself in Jacob’s sandals. Today, I imagined myself in the sandals of a man who lost someone he loved more than anything.

It isn’t hard to imagine what that is like. Nearly everyone has experienced that particular heartbreak whether it is losing someone you love through death, divorce, or disagreement. If you haven’t experienced it..well…you just haven’t lived long enough… because it will come.

It is inevitable.

But look what God does! Read Jacob’s words:

I never thought I would see your face again, but now God has let me see your children, too!